SGPGIMS Lucknow Faculty Vacancy Recruitment 2025

SGPGIMS Lucknow Faculty Vacancy Recruitment 2025

The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, a premier medical institution established under the Uttar Pradesh State Legislature Act in 1983, has released a major recruitment drive for Faculty positions in 2025. This recruitment targets various super-specialty and broad-specialty departments, including Anaesthesiology, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Cardiac Anaesthesia, Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Critical Care Medicine, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hospital Administration, and more. The process aims to fill 220 regular faculty vacancies across Professor, Additional Professor, Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor roles. Applications are invited from Indian citizens and overseas candidates with exceptional qualifications. As of September 17, 2025, the application window is open until September 8, 2025 (extended or as per corrigendum), but candidates should verify the latest status on the official website due to recent revisions (e.g., advertisement revised on September 10, 2025).

This recruitment emphasizes research excellence, teaching, and clinical expertise, offering a chance to contribute to one of India’s top-ranked medical institutes (5th in NIRF 2025). Vacancies are provisional and may be adjusted based on institutional needs.

Key Highlights

• Total Vacancies: 220 (distributed across departments; e.g., ~21 for Professor, with similar scaling for other levels)
• Professor: ~55 (Pay Level 14A: ₹1,68,900–₹2,20,400)
• Additional Professor: ~55 (Pay Level 13A2: ₹1,59,100–₹2,20,400)
• Associate Professor: ~55 (Pay Level 13A1: ₹1,56,100–₹2,08,700)
• Assistant Professor: ~55 (Pay Level 12: ₹1,01,500–₹2,08,700)
• Notification Release Date: August 18, 2025 (revised September 10, 2025)
• Application Period: August 8, 2025, to September 8, 2025 (hard copy submission deadline; online pre-registration may be required)
• Selection Stages:
• Screening of applications
• Departmental presentation/interview
• Final selection by the Selection Committee
• Salary & Benefits: As per 7th CPC Pay Matrix levels, plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Non-Practicing Allowance (NPA) for medical faculty (20% of basic pay), medical facilities, pension under NPS, LTC, and on-campus housing. In-hand salary starts at ~₹1,50,000+ for Assistant Professor, scaling up to ₹2,50,000+ for Professor.
• Job Location: Raebareli Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh (550-acre campus).
• Reservation: As per Government of India/UP rules: SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD (horizontal reservation for PwD in suitable categories). EWS certificate valid for 2025-26 based on FY 2024-25 income.

SGPGIMS reserves the right to fill fewer vacancies or cancel the process.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility is as of the cut-off date: September 8, 2025. Candidates must possess recognized postgraduate/super-specialty qualifications from MCI/NMC-approved institutions. Minimum experience and publications are mandatory, varying by post. Overseas candidates need equivalence certification.

• Age Limit:
• Professor/Additional Professor: Maximum 50 years
• Associate Professor: Maximum 50 years
• Assistant Professor: Maximum 40 years
• Relaxations: SC/ST +5 years; OBC +3 years; PwD +10 years (up to 60/55 years for respective posts); Ex-Servicemen as per rules. No upper age limit for existing faculty seeking promotion.
• Educational Qualifications & Experience (Essential; desirable criteria include additional publications/h-index): Post Qualifications Minimum Experience/Publications Professor MD/MS/DNB + DM/MCh/DNB (Super-Specialty) OR MCh (6 years) in relevant specialty 12 years teaching/research post-PG (including as Additional/Associate Prof.); 10 publications (5 in last 5 years, as first/corresponding author) Additional Professor Same as above 10 years post-PG; 8 publications (4 in last 5 years) Associate Professor Same as above 6 years post-PG (for super-specialty) or 10 years (broad); 5 publications (3 in last 5 years) Assistant Professor Same as above 3 years post-PG (super-specialty) or entry-level; 3 publications
• Desirable: PhD for non-clinical; research grants; administrative experience.
• For non-medical faculty (e.g., Biostatistics): Master’s/PhD in relevant field (e.g., Statistics, Health Informatics) with teaching experience.
• Nationality: Indian citizens; overseas applicants must provide OCI/PIO status if applicable.
• Other: Proficiency in English; no TA/DA for interviews; candidates from government service need NOC.

Candidates with qualifications from foreign universities must obtain MCI/NMC equivalence. Incomplete applications or those exceeding page limits (e.g., CV limited to 10 pages) will be rejected.

Selection Process

The multi-stage process is merit-based and department-specific:

1. Application Screening: By the Executive Registrar’s office; shortlisting based on qualifications, experience, and publications (H-index considered via Google Scholar/Scopus).
2. Departmental Assessment: Shortlisted candidates present research/teaching seminar (20-30 minutes) before the department.
3. Interview: By the Departmental Promotion Committee (DPC)/Selection Committee, focusing on clinical skills, research output, and vision for the institute.
4. Final Merit: Combined evaluation; medical fitness test required post-selection.
5. Offer & Joining: Provisional appointment; probation 1 year.

Results will be published on the SGPGIMS website. The process may take 3-6 months.

How to Apply

Applications are offline only (prescribed format downloadable from website). No online submission for this recruitment.

1. Visit www.sgpgims.org.in > Recruitment Active > Faculty Positions (Advt. No. I/08/Rectt/2025-26 or similar).
2. Download the application form, detailed advertisement, and department-wise vacancy list.
3. Fill the form in block letters; attach:

• Recent passport-size photo (affixed).
• Copies of: Age proof (Matric certificate), educational certificates/marksheets, experience certificates, publications (list with DOIs), caste/EWS/PwD certificate (if applicable), NOC from current employer.
• CV (max 10 pages), research summary (5 pages).

1. Enclose non-refundable Demand Draft (DD) for application fee:

• ₹2,000 (General/OBC/EWS from outside UP)
• ₹1,000 (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwD domiciled in UP)
• US $100 (overseas candidates)
• DD in favor of “Director, SGPGIMS, Lucknow Academic Account”, payable at SBI, SGPGIMS Branch (IFSC: SBIN0001243).

1. Superscribe envelope: “Application for Faculty Position – [Post/Department] – Advt. No. I/08/Rectt/2025-26”.
2. Send by Speed Post/Registered Post to: Executive Registrar, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli Road, Lucknow – 226014, Uttar Pradesh.
3. Keep photocopy for records; no email/in-person applications accepted.

For overseas candidates, applications can be sent via courier. Track application status via website.

Important Dates Summary

Official Notification and Resources

• Download Detailed PDF: Available at https://sgpgims.org.in/Home/Recruitment_active.html (Advt. No. I/08/Rectt/2025-26; includes seat matrix and brochure).
• Application Form: Prescribed format on the same page.
• Contact: Executive Registrar Office, Phone: 0522-2494000/2494070; Email: [email protected] (for queries only; no applications).
• Website: www.sgpgims.org.in (check for corrigenda/addenda, e.g., uploaded September 6, 2025).

This recruitment is highly competitive, with emphasis on research impact (e.g., top 2% scientists list includes 14 SGPGIMS faculty). Prepare a strong research portfolio and publications list. Ensure all documents are attested. For updates, monitor the official site regularly—SGPGIMS may issue addendums. This offers a rewarding career in medical education and research at a NIRF top-ranked institute.